lisäkehitykseen

Lisäkehitys, in Finnish often referred to as lisäkehitykseen, denotes development work that adds new features, improvements or capabilities to an existing product, system or project beyond the original scope. It is commonly used in software and product development to distinguish ongoing enhancements from the initial release or baseline version.

The scope of lisäkehitys can include new functionalities, integrations with other systems, user interface refinements, localization and accessibility updates, performance enhancements, security improvements, and general bug fixes deployed as part of an iterative development process. It is typically considered separate from routine maintenance or support work, though it may be planned within a broader lifecycle management strategy.

In project and contract practice, lisäkehitys often requires formal change management. Requests may trigger impact analyses regarding cost, schedule, resources, and risk. Depending on the arrangement, the work may be billed as time-and-materials or against a revised fixed price, and it may require re-prioritization of the development backlog. Agile environments commonly handle lisäkehitys through backlog refinement, user stories, and sprint planning, with ongoing stakeholder approval.

A clear governance framework is recommended to manage lisäkehitys. This includes documented change requests, acceptance criteria, proper testing and validation, version control, and deployment plans. Clear scoping and agreed success criteria help minimize scope creep and ensure that enhancements align with business objectives and user needs. Overall, lisäkehitys is a standard aspect of evolving products, balancing new value with project constraints.